Biography: arts and entertainment

Ferdinand Ries, einst Schüler und enger Vertrauter von Ludwig van Beethoven, ist heute vielen als eine Randfigur der Klassik bekannt.

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The first book about De La Soul, High and Rising is a stunning cultural biography of the era-defining hip-hop trio that touched millions of lives and changed rap forever.

Joe Strummer was one of the twentieth century's iconic rock'n'roll rebels.

Originally published in 1935, this volume Is War Obsolete?

Celebrate the history and memories of NSYNC with the ultimate tribute bookfilled with amazing tour photography, band-member profiles, fan memories, and more.

El final de los grandes músicosLas canciones de los grandes músicos son inmortales, pero ellos, por desgracia, no.

In 2012 Joy Womack made history when she became the first American ballerina to sign a contract with the Bolshoi Ballet Theater in Moscow, Russia.

With his stunning looks and swashbuckling onscreen panache Errol Flynn was by all appearances the quintessential movie star who had it all.

Tauchen Sie ein in die faszinierende Welt Friedrichs des Großen – des Flötenkönigs.

Giuseppe Verdi war weit mehr als nur ein Komponist – er war ein musikalischer Visionär, dessen Werke die italienische Oper revolutionierten und tief mit den Freiheits- und Einheitsbestrebungen Italiens verwoben waren.

In an inspiring biography of Mahatma Gandhi, the famous French writer Romain Rolland takes us on a journey into the world of an exceptional man who influenced the course of history with his thought and peaceful lifestyle.

Comprehensive German I includes 30 lessons of essential grammar and vocabulary -- 16 hours of real-life spoken practice sessions -- plus an introduction to reading.